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	health Daily update ⋅ July 11, 2024
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	Reuters Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers Reuters Some argue for an agricultural crisis resulting in the decline, others for the spread of an early form of plague. Here we use population-scale ancient genomics to infer ancestry, social structure and pathogen infection in 108 Scandinavian Neolithic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic NPR Or at least J.R. hoped it was cocaine, pure cocaine — uncontaminated by any fentanyl, a potent opioid that was linked to nearly 80% of all overdose deaths in Rhode Island in 2022. He flicked ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Nearly half of adult cancer deaths in the US could be prevented by making lifestyle changes, study finds CNN About 40% of new cancer cases among adults ages 30 and older in the United States — and nearly half of deaths — could be attributed to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Ancient DNA reveals possible cause of mysterious population collapse 5000 years ago, scientists say CNN Human remains unearthed at this Neolithic grave at Karleby in Falbygden, Sweden, yielded some of the ancient DNA samples used in the study. Frederik Seersholm. Sign up ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY What's the Jamestown Canyon Virus, the virus found in some Maine mosquitos? USA TODAY We're right in the middle of mosquito season, when humid conditions increase the risk of mosquito-borne diseases being spread to humans through the bug's itchy bites. This week in Maine, officials warned residents in the town of Orono that mosquitoes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs. He had to fight for workers' comp Los Angeles Times By the time that Dennys Rene Rivas Williams had fallen so ill that he needed new lungs, physicians at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center expressed little doubt about what was to blame for his sickness. Doctors had diagnosed the 36-year-old with silicosis: ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why ABC News Colorado health officials are investigating a suspected case in a human of the plague, the rare bacterial infection is infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe. ByDEVI SHASTRI AP health writer. July 10, 2024, 1:32 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What a doctor needs to check after cardiac arrest, according to new research CNN Mental health support should be part of care after a cardiac arrest, said Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. Wavebreakmedia/iStockphoto/Getty ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Panel urges more research on women and chronic diseases The Washington Post Research into chronic conditions affecting women is significantly lacking, and the National Institutes of Health and other agencies should do more to investigate issues that lead to worse medical treatment for women, a new report from the National ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Pairing Drugs Like Ozempic with SGLT2 Meds May Help Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Risks Healthline Two classes of diabetes drugs may also improve cardiovascular and kidney disease outcomes in people with or without diabetes. In a meta-analysis involving more than 70,000 patients with diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors reduced the risk of heart attack, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Paralysed woman inspires mammogram robot BBC News A woman who is paralysed from the chest down is helping scientists in York develop a robot so people with mobility issues can receive breast screening. Jane Hudson, 53, from Harrogate, was unable to get an accurate mammogram because she could not get ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California What is the bubonic plague? From symptoms to how humans catch it, here's what to know NBC Southern California The bubonic plague is the most common form of the bacterial infection, which spreads naturally among rodents like prairie dogs and rats. By Devi Shastri | Associated Press • Published 45 seconds ago • Updated 18 seconds ago. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Whooping cough cases spike in Allegheny County after a period of near dormancy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The CDC noted that cases nationally are returning to pre-COVID levels. Whooping cough is highly contagious, in part because it starts as a common, unremarkable cold, with a runny nose and mild sniffling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Why drinking raw milk can be dangerous Harvard Health However, extensive research has shown that none of these myths are true. In fact, drinking raw milk can be hazardous to your health, explains infectious disease specialist Dr. Michelle Chan of Beth Israel Deaconess ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Nearly 200 cases of dengue virus reported in New York and New Jersey: CDC ABC News Dengue viruses spread through mosquito bites. The most common symptom is a fever with aches and pains, nausea, vomiting and rash. Symptoms usually begin within two weeks after being bitten by an infected mosquito and last 2-7 days. Most people recover ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME How AI Can Help Alleviate the Stress of a Cancer Diagnosis TIME Not to mention, both patients and clinicians are faced with the daunting task of navigating complex treatment decisions, as well as the ins and outs of a complicated healthcare system, amidst this emotional turbulence. Today more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters DR Congo detects at least 25 mpox cases in Goma, mainly in displacement camps Reuters PARIS, July 10 (Reuters) - At least 25 cases of a dangerous new strain of mpox spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo have been detected in the eastern city of Goma, mostly in camps housing people fleeing a surrounding conflict, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Plague strikes person in Colorado Livescience.com In some cases, Y. pestis can infect the lungs and cause pneumonic plague, which is considered more severe than bubonic plague. Plague can sometimes start out bubonic and then spread to the lungs, sparking a pneumonic infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Courthouse News Service Study suggests it's possible to predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients Courthouse News Service (CN) — Scientists with the Amsterdam University Medical Center's Alzheimer Centre published a study Wednesday in the medical journal Neurology claiming to have developed a prediction model for Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline. The model is ... Flag as irrelevant
	FiercePharma Flu vaccine makers CSL Seqirus, Sanofi and GSK kick off initial shipments ahead of upcoming season FiercePharma The dog days of summer might be in full swing, but for flu vaccine makers, its a busy time prepping for this fall's influenza season. CSL Seqirus said it kicked off influenza vaccine shipments on July 9, when it began to ship out its three options, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Archaeal, fungal, viral, as well as bacterial, functional makers for autism spectrum disorder in children News-Medical.net ASD causes are believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies suggest that the gut microbiome plays a significant role in ASD by modulating the gut-brain axis and neuroimmune networks. Altered gut ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courthouse News Service Neolithic humans hit hard by the plague, study suggests Courthouse News Service The early Neolithic period was marked by substantial population growth, as the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture allowed for larger and more permanent settlements. Around 3000 B.C., however, Neolithic humans in many parts of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV Nearly 200 cases of dengue virus reported in New York and New Jersey: CDC WABC-TV Most people recover after about a week. There is no widely available medicine for treating dengue infections. The best way to prevent dengue is to avoid mosquito bites, according to the CDC. (ABC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Nova Scotia Liberal says province not doing enough to screen for breast cancer Globalnews.ca Rafah DiConstanzo, Liberal member for Clayton Park West, told a legislature committee on Tuesday that the province's breast screening program should include MRI scans for women with dense breasts. Women who have dense breasts are at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale Medicine Ultraprocessed Foods: Are They Bad for You? Yale Medicine Frozen pizza, ready-to-eat meals, instant noodles, and many store-bought breads are just a few examples of what some consider "ultraprocessed foods," or products that contain a long list of ingredients, chemical additives, and little to no "whole" ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers identify two risk factors that indicate higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer News-Medical.net The ProtecT trial findings triggered a controversy regarding the accuracy of the Gleason grade 3 + 3 or Gleason grade group (GGG) results of prostate biopsy analysis for cancer diagnosis and outcome. The majority of the ProtecT ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP H5N1 confirmed in 5 more US dairy herds, more cats CIDRAP Also, APHIS confirmed the virus in three more cats from two states, both of which are experiencing H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows and poultry. Dairy herd confirmations rise to 145. Most of the APHIS ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic OPB News A middle-aged man smoking crack cocaine in Rhode Island. The state had the country's fourth-highest rate of overdose deaths involving cocaine in 2022. Lynn Arditi/The Public's Radio. In Pawtucket, R.I., near a storefront advertising "free" cell phones, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Breastfeeding should take a toll on bones. A brain hormone may protect them Science News Birthing and caring for a newborn can be hard on a mother's bones. Estrogen, which helps regulate bone growth, drops precipitously after birth, and lactation saps the skeleton of calcium. Yet nursing moms somehow maintain strong, dense bones. Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern How weight loss drugs affect 5 physician specialties Becker's ASC Review The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. Here is how glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists — some of which have been approved by ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCAX Rare voice box transplant helped cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study WCAX WASHINGTON (AP) — A ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products News-Medical.net Additionally, AV has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory, anti-constipation, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic, anti-irritant, and anticancer properties, making it a comprehensive natural remedy for numerous health issues. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells, study shows Medical Xpress Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts of the body, breathing problems, and infection. A three-drug cocktail known as Trikafta has greatly improved patient quality of life ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 Case of tularemia reported in Colorado DVM 360 Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and is commonly found in wildlife animals. ... The infection is most frequent in rodents, rabbits, and hares, which often experience significant mortality during outbreaks. ... It is also found in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK A fixation on 'clean eating' can be harmful – and perfectionists may be at greater risk of taking it too far The Conversation UK Clean eating diets have become increasingly popular over the past few years. This style of eating emphasises consuming whole foods and avoiding processed foods (even minimally processed foods) as much as possible. Given how important diet is for our ... Flag as irrelevant
	IFPMA Adult immunization: Powerful new evidence for a prevention-first mindset IFPMA Adult immunization is crucial for longer, healthier, and more productive lives. It offers excellent returns on investment by offsetting costs through significant benefits to individuals, healthcare systems, and society. A new report by ... Flag as irrelevant
	List23 Can we predict how fast cognitive decline will occur with early Alzheimer's? Science Daily The study is published in the July 10, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. It also looked at how the new drugs recently approved for the disease may reduce decline. Flag as irrelevant
	Farmers Advance These 6 ticks found in Indiana can make you sick. What you need to know this summer Farmers Advance Black-legged ticks transmit Lyme disease, among other pathogens. The nymph ticks transmit the most diseases to people, Green said, because they are harder to find since they are so small. What tick ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychology Today Cooling Down Summer Depression: 5 Tips for Managing SAD Psychology Today People can experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in spring, summer, fall, or winter. Summer depression can manifest as trouble sleeping, appetite changes, restlessness, anxiety, and aggression. People can take proactive steps to protect their ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express AIIMS research shows Alzheimer's can be detected early: Why is this breakthrough significant? The Indian Express For the last four years, researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), have been working with patients from Delhi-NCR at their memory clinic and geriatric departments to develop a blood screening test that could diagnose what ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Screening for, preventing, and treating colorectal cancer | Line One: Your Health Connection Alaska Public Media News Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, but it's even more prevalent in Alaska, where Alaska Native people see some of the highest rates in the world. What are the risk factors for developing colon cancer, and can it be prevented? Flag as irrelevant
	Semafor Rising bird flu in US cattle could be 'dangerous' step toward human outbreak Semafor Avian flu has grown into an "unprecedented" pandemic among animals, BBC Future wrote, and is "decimating wildlife" globally. Before the recent spread to cows, the disease killed half a billion farmed birds, millions of wild birds, as well as over 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Economic Forum Measles cases are rising – here's what can be done World Economic Forum This article was first published in February 2024 and updated in July 2024. The World Health Organization has warned of an alarming rise in cases of measles in Europe. Globally, the spread of misinformation about vaccine safety has contributed to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Early Trial Shows New Treatment Hits Tough-to-Treat Glioblastomas Harder U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Radioactive substances injected into the body could provide a better way of treating glioblastoma, the most malignant form of brain cancer, a new review says. Flag as irrelevant
	Decrypt Diagnosing different forms of dementia now possible using artificial intelligence Science Daily Summary: Ten million new cases of dementia are diagnosed each year but the presence of different dementia forms and overlapping symptoms can complicate diagnosis and delivery of effective treatments. Now researchers have developed an AI tool that ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization WHO prequalifies the first self-test for hepatitis C virus World Health Organization The product, called OraQuick HCV self-test, manufactured by OraSure Technologies, is an extension of the pre-qualified, OraQuick® HCV Rapid Antibody Test which was initially prequalified by WHO in 2017 for professional use. Flag as irrelevant
	Hoodline CDC Advises Updated COVID Vaccine for Everyone Over 6 Months of Age The Cardiology Advisor HealthDay News — As a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines when they become available this fall. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Bacterial communication system aids survival against antibiotics News-Medical.net When confronted with an antibiotic, toxic substance, or other source of considerable stress, bacteria are able to activate a defense mechanism using cell-to-cell communication to 'warn' unaffected bacteria, which can then anticipate, shield themselves ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky News Australia Australia: Elevated cryptosporidiosis activity reported nationwide in early July Crisis24 Health authorities urge individuals to practice good hygiene and avoid untreated water and unpasteurized dairy, especially those at a greater risk of severe disease. As disease surveillance continues, additional cases will likely be identified in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Critical incident declared after 'unseasonably high' norovirus outbreak at Addenbrooke's Hospital ITV News We use cookies and similar technologies to provide our services and to measure and improve your experience. If you choose 'Accept', the online marketing you see about ITV will be more relevant to you. See our Privacy & Cookie Information for more info. Flag as irrelevant

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